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Kate Wright

@newsprof1.bsky.social

Prof of Media and Communication at the University of Edinburgh. Based in Politics/IR. Researching #AI, #Journalism and #Public Service Media. Views own. She/Her

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02.03.2026 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
YouTube video by U2 - Topic Pride (In The Name Of Love)

#Minneapolis hearing about schools allowing kids to learn online if they don't feel safe to come in, food runs for families who don't feel safe to go out, mass peaceful protests, clergy being arrested for praying on their knees in the snow. You beautiful, beautiful people. youtu.be/YbCIJV6biVE?...

24.01.2026 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Postdoc position(s) at The Digital Democracy Centre Application deadline: February 15th, 2026, 23:59 CET/CEST.

4 ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ (๐๐ก๐, ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐จ๐œ, ๐…๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ) ๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐ƒ๐‚!!! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ๐Ÿคฉ
The DDC is expanding its team with *4* new opportunities for researchers passionate about the intersection of AI, media, democracy, & society.

Deadline: ๐Ÿ“… Feb 15 for 3 of these roles!
The Professorship deadline follows in March.๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ‘‡

21.01.2026 12:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thanks, I know some folks who may be interested

21.01.2026 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Statement by the European Commission on the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on certain EU individuals The European Commission strongly condemns the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.\nFreedom of expression is

The @ec.europa.eu response to US entry restrictions on EU individuals working on DSA, hate speech, and content moderation.

โ€œOur digital rules ensure a safe, fair, and level playing field for all companiesโ€

Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„

ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

24.12.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

That's an odd interpretation of 'soft power'!

24.12.2025 12:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well put @kaedotcom.bsky.social

24.12.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a fantastic tradition! My husband makes a mean Fesenjan...

24.12.2025 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wondered why the National Security Strategy didn't mention international broadcasting as it seemed so important to the second Trump administration. Then I saw this from @newsguy.bsky.social about VOA.

24.12.2025 06:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Honoured to be launching this report in partnership with @publicmedia.bsky.social. Feels timely, the day after the Head of NATO warned of the need to prepare for war with Russia...

12.12.2025 12:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump gloats as BBC boss quits over coverage โ€˜mistakesโ€™ Tim Davie, the BBCโ€™s director general, steps down after days of torrid headlines for the state broadcaster โ€”ย and a direct attack by the Trump administration.

๐Ÿšจ๐ŸšจStriking and frightening that #Trump is also calling the shots over British #broadcasting and the #BBC. ๐Ÿงต
www.politico.eu/article/whit...

10.11.2025 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 139    ๐Ÿ” 68    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Hum. Guess that's not "Love your neighbour as yourself" then?

30.10.2025 19:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Professor Kate Wright wins Outstanding Monograph of the Year - Edinburgh Futures Institute Professor Kate Wright wins Outstanding Monograph of the Year for book on Trump and Voice of America

ICYMI: Congratulations to Professor Kate Wright @newsprof1.bsky.social, Co-Lead of the interdisciplinary research cluster in Media and Communications at Edinburgh Futures Institute, for winning Outstanding Monograph of the Year! ๐Ÿ‘

Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰ edin.ac/4mL8iJt

02.10.2025 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh that's strange, working for me in Scotland!

30.09.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tagging @victorpickard.bsky.social @rodneybenson.bsky.social @donmoyn.bsky.social @martinscott2010.bsky.social @melbunce.bsky.social

30.09.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Read: Judge pauses Trump administration's VOA cuts in scathing order Actions of Trump officials in the case that names Kari Lake as a defendant "readily support contempt proceedings," the judge said.

Just spotted - the order is worth reading in full #VOA @voanews.com.web.brid.gy

www.axios.com/2025/09/30/t...

30.09.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! For future ref, I'm @newsprof1.bsky.social

24.09.2025 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

About Trump and VOA during Trump's first term.

Which was only a hint of what would happen in Trump's second term.

05.09.2025 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sadly - yes.

06.09.2025 11:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations! I highly recommend the book.

05.09.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow - means a lot coming from you, Alex. Thank you for your generosity.

05.09.2025 18:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks x

05.09.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.09.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tagging @edinburghpir.bsky.social @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

05.09.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well, there's a surprise! Just won Outstanding Monograph of the Year from @meccsa.bsky.social for Capturing News, Capturing Democracy @oxfordunipress.bsky.social with @martinscott2010.bsky.social and @melbunce.bsky.social

05.09.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Backatcha @bheravi.bsky.social !

29.06.2025 14:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for this Shannon - am @newsprof1.bsky.social here!

29.06.2025 14:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My pleasure, I hope our paths cross at some point.

28.06.2025 06:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tagging @edinburghpir.bsky.social @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

20.06.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tagging @edinburghpir.bsky.social @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

20.06.2025 13:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0